Park Shelter Reservations

Make your next party or family outing special by having it in one of West Des Moines' beautiful parks. Shelter rental reservations can be made beginning on the first business day of January each year.

NEW IN 2018!

You can now view shelter availability and submit requests for a shelter reservations online.
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Information needed for rental requests:

Start time for event set-up

End time for event clean-up

Number of guests anticipated

Additional permit applications needed (if applicable)

Contact person/payor

Name, Birthdate, Address, Phone and Email

Payment method

Shelter reservations can also be made by phone with Visa, Mastercard or Discover by calling 515-222-3444 or in person with cash, check, or credit card at the West Des Moines Parks and Recreation Administrative Office at 4200 Mills Civic Parkway. Office hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Open-air shelters that can be reserved, weather permitting, between April 15 and October 15, are located at the following parks: